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Sosyal Medyada Etik Sorunlar: Bir Literatür Taraması
Ethical Issues in Social Media: A Literature Review

Author(s): Vildan Bayram
Subject(s): Media studies, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Theory of Communication, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: SD Yayınevi
Keywords: Social media; traditional media; new media; ethics; media;

Summary/Abstract: Communication and interaction have also changed dimensions with the development of communication technology day by day. While the Internet provides many benefits and advantages for people and societies, it also brought with it various dangers and threats. The fact that users do not comply with ethical rules and make ethical violations in social media causes many problems. The purpose of this study is to examine the unethical behaviors experienced in social media and to explain the points that should be considered to comply with the ethical rules in social media by researching the concepts of media, ethics, social media, traditional media and new media. In the study, a literature review was conducted, and the data used were collected, analyzed and evaluated by referring to recorded/written sources. In light of the data obtained, suggestions were made to avoid violating the ethical rules in social media. It is aimed to reduce the dangers and threats that may occur in the use of social media with the results and evaluations reached.

  • Issue Year: 4/2020
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 125-139
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Turkish